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*PROGRAMMING ADVISORY* SUNDAY’S FLYERS-BRUINS NHL OUTDOORS GAME AT LAKE TAHOE TO BEGIN AT 2 P.M. ET ON NBC

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Doc Emrick – The Voice of Hockey Now Premieres Sunday at 5 p.m. ET Following Flyers-Bruins on NBC

Bridgestone NHL Outdoors Saturday Game Between Golden Knights and Avalanche from Lake Tahoe Remains at 3 p.m. ET on NBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 18, 2021 – The NHL has announced that Sunday’s Honda NHL Outdoors game at Lake Tahoe between the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins on NBC will now begin at 2 p.m. ET.

Subsequently, the premiere of Doc Emrick – The Voice of Hockey, Presented by Discover – detailing the illustrious career of U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member and eight-time Sports Emmy Award winner Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick – will now air at 5 p.m. ET on NBC, following coverage of Flyers-Bruins. For more on the 60-minute documentary, click here.

The Bridgestone NHL Outdoors Saturday game between the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche remains a start time of 3 p.m. ET on NBC.

Mike Tirico will call both games this weekend alongside Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and Brian Boucher (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst). NBC Sports’ Rutledge Wood will serve as an on-site reporter in Lake Tahoe.

Following is an updated schedule for NHL coverage this weekend across NBC Sports:

Date Coverage Commentators Time (ET) Network
Sat., February 20 Lake Tahoe: Vegas vs. Colorado Mike Tirico, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher, Rutledge Wood 3 p.m. NBC
Sun., February 21 Lake Tahoe: Philadelphia vs. Boston Mike Tirico, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher, Rutledge Wood 2 p.m. NBC
  Doc Emrick – The Voice of Hockey   5 p.m. NBC
  NHL Live Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Dominic Moore 6 p.m. NBCSN
  New Jersey vs. Washington^ John Forslund, Pierre McGuire 7 p.m. NBCSN
  NHL Overtime Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Dominic Moore 9:45 p.m.* NBCSN

*Immediately following game coverage

^Blacked out in local Washington D.C. market

Note: Detroit-Florida (Feb. 21) was postponed earlier in the season due to the NHL’s COVID protocols

 

–NBC SPORTS–

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS REVS ON THIS SATURDAY FROM ORLANDO IN PRIMETIME LIVE AT 7 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

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Florida Swing Continues Saturday and Concludes with Race from Daytona International Speedway on Sat., March 6

New Dale Jr. Download Episode with Corey & Randy LaJoie – Today at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Kyle Petty, Jeff Burton and Dale Jarrett Highlight NASCAR Talk Series on Dale Earnhardt’s Legacy, Penned by NBC Sports’ Nate Ryan and Dustin Long

Supercross Viewership Up 14% vs. 2020 For Weekend Premieres on NBC and NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2021 – The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season continues this Saturday in primetime from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., live at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN, NBC Sports digital platforms and Peacock Premium.

Following Saturday’s race, the Florida swing comes to a conclusion with Round 9 from Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, March 6, at 7 p.m. ET.

Peacock Premium, the new streaming home of Supercross, provides live and commercial-free coverage of qualifiers and races as well as on-demand replays.

Viewership for NBC Sports’ weekend Supercross premieres on NBC and NBCSN is up 14% vs. 2020 (303,000 average viewers) including last weekend’s coverage from Orlando, which saw a 10% increase in viewership on NBCSN vs. 2020 average viewership.

Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey
  • Analyst: Ricky Carmichael
  • Reporters: Daniel Blair, Will Christien

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBCSN
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app, Peacock Premium
Date Coverage Network/Streaming Time (ET)
Sat., Feb. 20 Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying Peacock Premium 1 p.m.
  Monster Energy Supercross – Event NBCSN, Peacock Premium, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 7 p.m.

 

BROADCAST NOTES

  • Event Headlines: Ken Roczen (161 pts) continues to lead the 450SX Class standings, as 2019 champion Cooper Webb (148 pts) narrowly trails following his victory last weekend. Defending champion Eli Tomac (132 pts) rounds out the current top three in the 450SX standings. The Western Regional 250SX Class will get underway with its first race of the season on Saturday, featuring contenders including Garrett Marchbanks, Justin Cooper and Cameron McAdoo.

DALE JR. DOWNLOAD

NASCAR Cup Series driver Corey LaJoie, coming off a ninth-place finish in Sunday’s Daytona 500, and his father, two-time Xfinity Series champion Randy LaJoie, are this week’s guests on the Dale Jr. Download episode that airs tonight at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Produced on-site at Dirty Mo Media Studios in Mooresville, N.C., the Dale Jr. Download on NBCSN takes viewers couch-side for the taping of the motorsports icon’s weekly podcast, featuring unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight that fans have come to expect from Dale Jr.

NASCAR TALK SERIES ON DALE EARNHARDT

Throughout this week, NBC Sports’ motorsports reporters Dustin Long and Nate Ryan look back at the life, legacy, and long-lasting impact of Dale Earnhardt, who died at the Daytona 500 20 years ago, in an oral history series. The feature stories include the thoughts and insights of those who knew Earnhardt on and off the track, including Kyle Petty, Jeff Burton, and Dale Jarrett among many others. The series can be read on NASCAR Talk on NBCSports.com.

Monster Energy Supercross is part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2021, spanning NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, Mecum Auctions, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, MotoGP, Monster Jam, American Flat Track, Dakar Rally, and more.

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NHL OUTDOOR GAMES AT LAKE TAHOE PRESENTED THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ON NBC AT 3 P.M. ET

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Lake Tahoe Matchups Feature Golden Knights-Avalanche at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday; Bruins-Flyers at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday

Production to Feature Pair of Drone Cameras, Absence of Added Crowd Noise to Enhance Unique Lake Tahoe Setting

Doc Emrick – The Voice of Hockey Premieres Sunday at 2 p.m. ET Before Bruins-Flyers

Mike Tirico, Eddie Olczyk and Brian Boucher to Call Matchups from Lake Tahoe; Rutledge Wood to Provide Reports

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2021 – NBC Sports presents the NHL Outdoor Games at Lake Tahoe this weekend on NBC, beginning with Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche facing Mark Stone and the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday at 3 p.m. ET, and Kevin Hayes and the Philadelphia Flyers against David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins in a clash between East Division leaders Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. Both games will take place on the 18th fairway of the Edgewood Tahoe Resort Golf Course.

Mike Tirico will call both games this weekend alongside Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and Brian Boucher (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst). NBC Sports’ Rutledge Wood will serve as an on-site reporter in Lake Tahoe. It will mark Tirico’s outdoor NHL game play-by-play debut.

NBC Sports is synonymous with NHL outdoor games, having co-founded the NHL Winter Classic and televised 11 NHL Stadium Series matchups. Since its inception in 2008, the NHL Winter Classic telecasts on NBC represent the most-watched single NHL game telecasts on record.

Prior to Sunday’s game, NBC Sports will show the premiere of Doc Emrick – The Voice of Hockey, Presented by Discover – detailing the illustrious career of U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member and eight-time Sports Emmy Award winner Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick – at 2 p.m. ET on NBC leading into coverage of Bruins-Flyers. Emrick announced his retirement late in 2020 following a 47-year career broadcasting professional hockey, including the last 15 as the lead play-by-play voice for NBC Sports’ NHL coverage. For more on the 60-minute documentary, click here.

Following are highlights of NBC Sports’ Lake Tahoe coverage:

  • Unique production elements headlined by a pair of drone cameras and the absence of crowd noise, enhancing both the natural sounds on the ice and picturesque outdoor Lake Tahoe setting;
  • Features starring Rutledge Wood centering on the local ambience of Tahoe, including reliving Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Sakic’s memorable hole-in-one at the 2011 American Century Championship, joining local youth hockey players on skates at a rink, and taking a snowmobile adventure;
  • Essay penned by Emrick on the 1960 United States Olympic gold-medal winning hockey team;
  • NHL on NBC host Kathryn Tappen, who has participated in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Resort Golf Course, will appear on Golf Today on GOLF Channel tomorrow.

The Lake Tahoe matchups are part of NBC Sports’ presentation of Frozen February, a month-long celebration of hockey and digital and social content centering on the intersection of race and diversity in the sport as part of Black History Month.

Following is the remainder of this week’s NHL coverage across NBC Sports:

Date Coverage Commentators Time (ET) Network
Wed., February 17 NHL Live Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Anson Carter, Bob McKenzie 6:30 p.m. NBCSN
  Chicago vs. Detroit Mike Tirico, Eddie Olczyk 7:30 p.m. NBCSN
  Winnipeg vs. Edmonton Brendan Burke, Pierre McGuire 10 p.m. NBCSN
  NHL Overtime Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Anson Carter, Bob McKenzie 12:30 a.m.* NBCSN
Sat., February 20 Lake Tahoe: Vegas vs. Colorado Mike Tirico, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher, Rutledge Wood 3 p.m. NBC
Sun., February 21 Doc Emrick – The Voice of Hockey   2 p.m. NBC
  Lake Tahoe: Philadelphia vs. Boston Mike Tirico, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher, Rutledge Wood 3 p.m. NBC
  NHL Live Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Dominic Moore 6 p.m. NBCSN
  New Jersey vs. Washington^ John Forslund, Pierre McGuire 7 p.m. NBCSN
  NHL Overtime Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Dominic Moore 9:45 p.m.* NBCSN

*Immediately following game coverage

^Blacked out in local Washington D.C. market

Note: Detroit-Florida (Feb. 21) was postponed earlier in the season due to the NHL’s COVID protocols

NBC SPORTS RADIO

In conjunction with Sports USA, NBC Sports Radio will broadcast the NHL Outdoor Games at Lake Tahoe. John Ahlers and Brian Hayward will call the matchups, while Ted Sobel will serve as host during pre- and post-game and intermissions.

2020-21 REGULAR SEASON COVERAGE ON NBC SPORTS

NBC Sports is scheduled to present roughly 100 games featuring all 31 teams on NBC and NBCSN during the 2020-21 NHL regular-season, including a record 16 regular-season games on the NBC broadcast network. Click here for more info.

–NBC SPORTS–

GOLF CHANNEL PRESENTS LIVE TOURNAMENT COVERAGE OF GENESIS INVITATIONAL THIS WEEKEND

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Johnson, Spieth, DeChambeau, and McIlroy Headline Star-Studded Genesis Invitational Field

Kira K. Dixon to Serve as Reporter for GOLF Channel PGA TOUR Coverage in 2021 – Makes Season Debut at Genesis Invitational This Week

Willie Mack III Joins Beyond The Fairway Podcast

GOLF Channel Continues 2021 PGA TOUR Viewership Gains and Milestones, Pebble Beach Coverage Up Nearly 30% vs. 2020

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2021 – The PGA TOUR’s West Coast swing concludes with the Genesis Invitational from Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., as GOLF Channel presents live early-round coverage on Thursday and Friday and lead-in coverage on the weekend. This week’s star-studded field is highlighted by World No. 1 Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau, and Rory McIlroy.

The Tiger Woods-hosted tournament features eight of the top 10 players on the Official World Golf Ranking and all three 2020 major champions (DeChambeau, Johnson and Collin Morikawa). Adam Scott defends his Genesis Invitational title from last year.

PGA TOUR: GENESIS INVITATIONAL

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Terry Gannon
  • Analyst: Nick Faldo
  • Tower: Frank Nobilo
  • On-Course: Trevor Immelman, Dottie Pepper
  • Interviews: Kira K. Dixon

How To Watch – Thursday, Feb. 18 – Sunday, Feb. 21 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app
Date GOLF Channel
Thursday Noon-2 p.m./ 2-6 p.m./6-8 p.m.*
Friday 2-6 p.m.
Saturday 1-3 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m.


*Thursday’s coverage from Noon-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. ET will be a simulcast of PGA TOUR LIVE featured group coverage

Notable Players This Week

  • Dustin Johnson
  • Jordan Spieth
  • Bryson DeChambeau
  • Rory McIlroy
  • Brooks Koepka
  • Rickie Fowler
  • Jon Rahm
  • Xander Schauffele
  • Justin Thomas
  • Collin Morikawa

KIRA K. DIXON TO SERVE AS REPORTER FOR GOLF CHANNEL PGA TOUR COVERAGE IN 2021

Kira K. Dixon will serve as a GOLF Channel PGA TOUR reporter at a number of events in 2021 and makes her debut this week at the Genesis Invitational. Dixon has previously served as Golf Advisor’s Lifestyle Correspondent and host of Golf Advisor Living and Golf Advisor Round Trip on GOLF Channel.

“I’m thrilled to move into a role that has been a dream for the past five years,” said Dixon. “I look forward to bringing our audience reports from PGA TOUR stops throughout the year and being a member of the GOLF Channel team.”

BROADCAST NOTES

  • Golf Today and Golf Central: Golf Today and Golf Central will provide pre-and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Thursday-Sunday. Shane Bacon and Damon Hack anchor Thursday, Saturday and Sunday editions of Golf Today alongside Kira K. Dixon. Cara Banks, Notah Begay, Jaime Diaz and Dixon contribute to Golf Central pre- and post-round coverage this week.

 

  • Black History Month: GOLF Channel continues to celebrate Black History Month as February’s studio shows will feature daily segments honoring Black pioneers by telling the stories of their lives in golf.
Date Golf Today Golf Central
Thursday 9 a.m.-11 a.m. 11 a.m.-Noon/8-9 p.m.
Friday 1-2 p.m./6-8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-Noon Noon-1 p.m./6-7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-Noon Noon-1 p.m./6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

BEYOND THE FAIRWAY

Willie Mack III, who earned the Charlie Sifford Exemption into the Genesis Invitational this week and made his PGA TOUR debut earlier this year at the Farmers Insurance Open, joined Doug Smith and Will Lowery on this week’s edition of Beyond The Fairway. Following are highlights from their conversation:

Mack III on how more opportunities and exemptions can help increase diversity in golf: “Financial opportunities and exemptions. We see other players come out and they get seven, eight exemptions when they come out of college, so somehow we have to change that and get more of a different background and get some diversity into the game of golf…It’s the opportunities. It’s not only African Americans that need it, but just people in general. Everybody that plays the game of golf and wants to be on the PGA TOUR, we all need the same chance. It’s kind of not the same chance out there, and I feel like somehow we need to change that.”

Mack III on earning the Charlie Sifford exemption into the Genesis Invitational and what he means to him: “For him being the first African American on the PGA TOUR, I owe him everything. I think not only me, but Tiger Woods and everybody after Charlie Sifford, who knows if any of us would be playing the game of golf today if it wasn’t for him. To be able to have an exemption named after him, it’s breathtaking and I’m actually speechless about the situation. You look back more than 10 years ago and you would never think that this exemption would exist.”

Mack III on Tiger Woods’ influence in his picking up the game of golf: “I remember me and my dad watching football, flipped the channel to golf, and Tiger was on. We just fell in love and were talking to each other, ‘Next week, let’s hit some balls (at the driving range).’ We went, loved it and that’s how we got to where we are today.”

GOLF CHANNEL CONTINUES 2021 PGA TOUR VIEWERSHIP GAINS AT PEBBLE BEACH

GOLF Channel’s early round and weekend lead-in coverage of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am averaged 807,000 viewers, up 28% vs. last year’s coverage on the network. Additional viewership highlights:

  • Thursday coverage on GOLF Channel averaged 487,000, up 31% vs. 2020 and marking the second most-watched First Round of Pebble Beach Pro-Am on GOLF Channel since 2007;
  • Sunday lead-in coverage on GOLF Channel averaged 1.450 million viewers, up 27% vs. last year to rank as second-most Final Round lead-in of the event since 2007.

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC SPORTS TO PRESENT PWHPA 2021 SECRET® DREAM GAP TOUR HOCKEY GAME LIVE ON NBCSN ON MARCH 6

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Showcase on NBCSN Via Partnership with Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) and Chicago Blackhawks to Feature Some of World’s Best Players

Coverage to Feature Kate Scott (play-by-play), Olympic Gold Medalist A.J. Mleczko (analyst) and Kathryn Tappen (host)

On Her Turf – NBC Sports’ Female Empowerment Brand – To Present Coverage on NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2021 – NBC Sports will present live coverage of the 2021 Secret® Dream Gap Tour – featuring some of the best women’s hockey players in the world – on Saturday, March 6 at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN from United Center in Chicago, Ill.

The 2021 Secret® Dream Gap Tour showcase on NBCSN takes place on the anniversary weekend of NBC Sports’ presentation of the first-ever all-women NHL broadcast, which featured the Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues on March 8, 2020 on NBCSN.

Kate Scott (play-by-play), A.J. Mleczko (analyst) and Kathryn Tappen (host) led last year’s broadcast and will anchor coverage of the March 6 game on NBCSN. Kendall Coyne Schofield – a two-time Olympic medalist and PWHPA player and board member who was also a member of last year’s NBCSN broadcast team – will play in the Chicago showcase.

On Her Turf, NBC Sports’ Female Empowerment brand, will be presenting game coverage on NBCSN and will be integrated into the broadcast through graphics packages, as well as through cross-platform tactics including shoulder programming through social and digital and real-time coverage of the game.

The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) has partnered with the Chicago Blackhawks and Bauer Hockey to host a pair of 2021 Secret® Dream Gap Tour games in Chicago on March 6-7, with Saturday’s matchup at United Center live on NBCSN, followed by a game at Fifth Third Arena in Chicago.

Comprised of approximately 125 of the world’s best hockey players, the PWHPA was formed to advocate for and advance equity, fairness and opportunity in women’s professional hockey. Specifically, the group’s goal is to create a sustainable league that pays a living wage to players, provides appropriate elite-level resources (i.e. ice time, facilities, trainers, etc.) and invests in marketing that showcases the players and game. Supporting the series in Chicago, AT&T will serve as the local presenting sponsor.

Additional showcases for the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour will be added in the United States and Canada, and all games and logistics will adhere to local guidelines.

ABOUT THE PWHPA

Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association’s (PWHPA) mission is to promote, advance and support a single, viable professional women’s ice hockey league in North America that showcases the greatest product of women’s professional ice hockey in the world. The organization aims to provide a united voice to players advocating for the creation of a sustainable professional league. PWHPA is working to accomplish its mission by coordinating training needs and programming opportunities and collaborating with like-minded organizations to make hockey more inclusive for women and future generations. To learn more about PWHPA and the Secret Dream Gap Tour, visit pwhpa.com.

–NBC SPORTS–

LIVERPOOL HOST EVERTON THIS SATURDAY, FEB. 20 AT 12:30 P.M. ET ON NBC AND UNIVERSO, HEADLINING PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION ACROSS NBC SPORTS

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Peacock Premium to Stream Its First-Ever Live Spanish-Language Sporting Event – Arsenal v. Manchester City – This Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET

NBCSN Presents Sky Sports’ Micah Richards: Tackling Racism Monday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. ET

Two Matches Today on NBCSN: Burnley-Fulham (1 p.m. ET) and Everton-Manchester City (3:15 p.m. ET)

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2021 – Mohamed Salah and Liverpool host Everton this Saturday, Feb. 20 at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Universo, as the 238th Merseyside Derby highlights Premier League action across NBC Sports this weekend.

On Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET, Peacock Premium presents its first-ever live Spanish-language sporting event with the Arsenal-Manchester City match. Peacock Premium will also have exclusive live English-language coverage of the game.

As NBCUniversal continues to celebrate Black History Month, NBCSN will present Sky Sports’ Micah Richards: Tackling Racism on Monday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The documentary focuses on areas of the game that are affected by racism with the objective of seeking real answers, solutions and achievable targets moving forward, making the game safer and more inclusive for all.

This week’s coverage begins today at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN with Premier League Live, followed by two rescheduled midweek matches: Burnley host Fulham at 1 p.m. ET on NBCSN, and first-place Manchester City visit Everton at 3:15 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. Manchester City opened a seven-point lead atop the table after defeating Tottenham, 3-0, last weekend. Following Everton-Manchester City is Goal Zone at 5:15 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Liam McHugh hosts Premier League Live and Goal Zone today, joined by former Premier League players Danny Higginbotham and Robbie Mustoe.

Rebecca Lowe hosts this weekend’s Premier League Mornings, Premier League Live and Goal Zone shows, joined by Mustoe and former Premier League player Tim Howard on Friday and Saturday, and Higginbotham and Howard on Sunday. McHugh hosts Monday’s shows alongside Higginbotham and Howard.

This Friday, Feb. 19, coverage kicks off with Premier League Live at 2:30 p.m. ET on Peacock Premium, followed by Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Leeds United at 3 p.m. ET.

Saturday’s coverage begins at 7 a.m. ET with Premier League Mornings on NBCSN, followed by Southampton hosting fourth-place Chelsea, who are unbeaten under Thomas Tuchel, at 7:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. At 10 a.m. ET, West Brom visit Burnley on NBCSN and Universo. Following Liverpool-Everton at 12:30 p.m. ET (NBC, Universo), Fulham host Sheffield United at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock Premium.

Liverpool fell to Leicester City, 3-1, last weekend and look to bounce back from three consecutive losses. Everton, who lost to Fulham, 2-0, last Sunday, sit three points behind Liverpool in the table. Salah leads the Premier League with 17 goals, while Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin is tied for third with 13 goals. Arlo White and former Premier League player Lee Dixon will call the action live from Anfield.

On Sunday, Feb. 21, Peacock Premium will present four matches, beginning at 7 a.m. ET with fifth-place West Ham v. Harry Kane and Tottenham. At 9 a.m. ET, third-place Leicester City visit Aston Villa, followed by Arsenal hosting first-place Manchester City at 11:30 a.m. ET (Peacock Premium in English and Spanish). The match will be called by play-by-play commentator Andres Cantor and analyst Manuel Sol in Spanish, and White and Graeme Le Saux in English. Sunday’s match coverage concludes on Peacock Premium at 2 p.m. ET as second-place Manchester United host Newcastle.

This weekend’s coverage concludes on Monday, Feb. 22 as Crystal Palace visit Brighton & Hove Albion at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Following Crystal Palace-Brighton on NBCSN is Goal Zone at 5 p.m. ET.

THE 2 ROBBIES PODCAST

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines after every Matchweek on “The 2 Robbies” podcast. On their latest episode, Earle and Mustoe discuss Manchester City’s dominant win over Tottenham, Liverpool losing their third straight Premier League match, and more. The “2 Robbies” podcast is available anywhere you listen to podcasts.

PREMIER LEAGUE PICK ‘EM

NBC Sports’ Premier League Pick ‘Em returns on the free-to-play NBC Sports Predictor games app, available in the App Store and Google Play Store. Each match week, Premier League Pick ‘Em features a $50,000 jackpot prize for a “perfect score” – predicting the correct exact results of all featured matches in that contest (information on scoring, prizing, and Official Rules here).

Matches in Play for Premier League Pick ‘Em:

Match Week 25

Date Time (ET) Match
Sat., Feb. 20 12:30 p.m. – NBC, Universo Liverpool v. Everton
Sun., Feb. 21 9 a.m. – Peacock Premium Aston Villa v. Leicester City
Sun., Feb. 21 11:30 a.m. – Peacock Premium Arsenal v. Manchester City
Sun., Feb. 21 2 p.m. – Peacock Premium Manchester United v. Newcastle
Mon., Feb. 22 3 p.m. – NBCSN Brighton & Hove Albion v. Crystal Palace

 

NBC SPORTS PUB PASS

For commercial establishments looking to show Premier League, they can get the NBC Sports Pub Pass, the new customizable platform specifically for the retail pub/restaurant market in the USA. The NBC Sports Pub Pass offers Pubs, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants and commercial establishments nationwide all the Premier League matches and programming specifically for commercial establishments – Live, Commercial-Free and On-Demand. To subscribe or to find out more information about the NBC Sports Pub Pass go to https://www.nbcpubpass.com/.

LIVE STREAMING

Peacock – NBCUniversal’s new streaming service – features free and premium tiers across mobile, web and connected TV devices. Starting this season, Peacock Premium is the exclusive home of 175 live matches and a total of 1,500 hours of Premier League programming – the most robust offering ever available in the U.S. – including full-event replays for all 380 matches on-demand (after 9 p.m. ET) for the 2020-21 season. Premier League matches are included with Peacock Premium, which is $4.99 per month. Additionally, Peacock will feature Premier League news and other programming from Premier League Productions on its free, exclusive Premier League TV channel on Peacock, now streaming seven days a week. Visit peacocktv.com/premierleague for more information.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock for free at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android™, Android TV™ devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast™ TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

Premier League games on NBC and NBCSN will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Coverage will be streamed via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The NBC Sports app is available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

Following is the schedule for NBC Sports’ upcoming Premier League coverage (all times ET, subject to change):

Date Time (ET) Match Platform
Wed., Feb. 17 12:30 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Wed., Feb. 17 1 p.m. Burnley v. Fulham NBCSN
Wed., Feb. 17 3:15 p.m. Everton v. Manchester City NBCSN, Universo
Wed., Feb. 17 5:15 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN
Fri., Feb. 19 2:30 p.m. Premier League Live Peacock Premium
Fri., Feb. 19 3 p.m. Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Leeds United Peacock Premium
Fri., Feb. 19 5 p.m. Goal Zone Peacock Premium
Sat., Feb. 20 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sat., Feb. 20 7:30 a.m. Southampton v. Chelsea NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Feb. 20 9:30 a.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Sat., Feb. 20 10 a.m. Burnley v. West Brom NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Feb. 20 Noon Premier League Live NBCSN
Sat., Feb. 20 12:30 p.m. Liverpool v. Everton NBC, Universo
Sat., Feb. 20 2:30 p.m. Premier League Live NBC
Sat., Feb. 20 2:45 p.m. Premier League Live Peacock Premium
Sat., Feb. 20 3 p.m. Fulham v. Sheffield United Peacock Premium
Sat., Feb. 20 5 p.m. Goal Zone Peacock Premium
Sun., Feb. 21 6:50 a.m. Premier League Mornings Peacock Premium
Sun., Feb. 21 7 a.m. West Ham v. Tottenham Peacock Premium
Sun., Feb. 21 9 a.m. Aston Villa v. Leicester City Peacock Premium
Sun., Feb. 21 11 a.m. Premier League Live Peacock Premium
Sun., Feb. 21 11:30 a.m. Arsenal v. Manchester City Peacock Premium
Sun., Feb. 21 1:30 p.m. Premier League Live Peacock Premium
Sun., Feb. 21 2 p.m. Manchester United v. Newcastle Peacock Premium
Sun., Feb. 21 4 p.m. Goal Zone Peacock Premium
Mon., Feb. 22 2 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Mon., Feb. 22 3 p.m. Brighton & Hove Albion v. Crystal Palace NBCSN
Mon., Feb. 22 5 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN
Mon., Feb. 22 5:30 p.m. Micah Richards: Tackling Racism NBCSN
Tues., Feb. 23 12:30 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Tues., Feb. 23 1 p.m. Leeds United v. Southampton NBCSN
Tues., Feb. 23 3 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN

 

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC SPORTS ANNOUNCES 2021 LPGA TOUR BROADCAST SCHEDULE

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More Than 500 Tournament Hours of Women’s Golf Coverage – Most Hours and Events Ever Dedicated to Women’s Golf in a Single Year 

Schedule Highlighted by Coverage of 34 LPGA Tour Events, including all Five Major Championships  

Golf at Tokyo Olympics Headlines Summer Slate of Global Events 

Solheim Cup from Inverness Club on Labor Day Weekend Across NBC and GOLF Channel

 

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2021 – NBC Sports presents 34 LPGA Tour events in 2021, headlined by live coverage of all five major championships, as well as the Solheim Cup and the women’s golf at the Summer Olympics, in a season that marks the record purse total in women’s professional golf at more than $78 million.

In additional to LPGA Tour coverage, with the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, the NCAA Women’s Golf Championships and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, NBC Sports will produce more than 500 tournament hours of women’s golf coverage in 2021, the most hours and events ever dedicated to the women’s game in a single year.

Highlights of NBC’s 2021 LPGA Tour coverage include:

 

  • Live coverage of all five major championships: ANA Inspiration (April 1-4), U.S. Women’s Open (June 3-6), KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (June 24-27), Amundi Evian Championship (July 22-25) and AIG Women’s Open (Aug. 19-22).

 

  • The Solheim Cup, which pits the best 12 players from the United States against their European counterparts, taking place at storied Inverness Club on NBC and GOLF Channel on Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4-6).

 

  • The world’s top players convening upon Kasumigaseki Country Club, with NBC Sports airing comprehensive coverage of the women’s Olympic golf competition.

 

  • The 2021 season finale at the CME Group Tour Championship (Nov. 18-21), with the winner receiving $1.5 million, the largest single prize in women’s golf history.

 

  • 50th anniversary celebrations at the ANA Inspiration (April 1-4) and Cambia Portland Classic (Sept. 16-19)

 

  • Introducing fans to the many diverse Members of the LPGA Tour

 

“Players on the LPGA Tour come from all walks of life, from countries literally circling the globe. Thanks to our friends at NBC and GOLF Channel, fans across the country will have so many opportunities to get to know these athletes and learn their inspirational stories,” said LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan. “The future of the game really is female, and I can’t wait for our fans – especially all the young girls watching the telecast – to get to know these athletes who have made such an impact on my life and my career.”

“With more than 30 LPGA Tour events, all five majors, the Tokyo Olympics and the Solheim Cup, NBC Sports is primed to deliver unprecedented coverage of women’s golf in 2021,” said Molly Solomon, executive producer, GOLF Channel and NBC Olympics. “We will present the most hours ever dedicated to the women’s game in 2021 and continue to elevate the LPGA Tour’s stars throughout these fantastic international events.”

GOLF Channel and NBC’s team of commentators for the 2021 season will include Terry Gannon and Grant Boone as play-by-play hosts; Hall-of-Famer and 26-time LPGA Tour winner Judy Rankin, Paige Mackenzie and Karen Stupples as analysts; and Tom Abbott, Jerry Foltz, Kay Cockerill, Jim Gallagher Jr. and Stupples as hole announcers and on-course reporters.

NBC Sports’ 2021 LPGA Tour Schedule

 

Tournament Dates Network (s)
Gainbridge LPGA Feb. 25-28 GOLF Channel
Drive On Championship at Golden Ocala March 4-7 GOLF Channel
Kia Classic March 25-28 GOLF Channel
ANA Inspiration April 1-4 GOLF Channel
LOTTE Championship April 14-17 GOLF Channel
HUGEL-AIR PREMIA LA Open April 22-25 GOLF Channel
HSBC Women’s World Championship April 29-May 2 GOLF Channel
Honda LPGA Thailand May 6-9 GOLF Channel
Blue Bay LPGA May 13-16 GOLF Channel
Pure Silk Championship May 20-23 GOLF Channel
TBA May 27-30 GOLF Channel
U.S. Women’s Open June 3-6 GOLF Channel, NBC
LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship June 10-13 GOLF Channel
Meijer LPGA Classic June 17-20 GOLF Channel
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship June 24-27 GOLF Channel, NBC
Volunteers of America Classic July 1-4 GOLF Channel
Marathon LPGA Classic July 8-11 GOLF Channel
Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational July 14-17 GOLF Channel
Amundi Evian Championship July 22-25 GOLF Channel, CNBC
TBA July 29-Aug. 1 GOLF Channel
Tokyo Olympics TBA GOLF Channel
Ladies Scottish Open Aug. 12-15 GOLF Channel
AIG Women’s Open Aug. 19-22 GOLF Channel, NBC, CNBC
CP Women’s Open Aug. 26-29 GOLF Channel
Solheim Cup Sept. 4-6 GOLF Channel, NBC
Cambia Portland Classic Sept. 16-19 GOLF Channel
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Sept. 23-26 GOLF Channel
ShopRite LPGA Classic Sept. 30-Oct. 3 GOLF Channel
Founders Cup Oct. 7-10 GOLF Channel
Buick LPGA Shanghai Oct. 14-17 GOLF Channel
BMW Ladies Championship Oct. 21-24 GOLF Channel
Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA Oct. 28-31 GOLF Channel
TOTO Japan Classic Nov. 4-7 GOLF Channel
Pelican Women’s Championship Nov. 11-14 GOLF Channel
CME Group Tour Championship Nov. 18-21 GOLF Channel, NBC

 

Note: Dates and networks are subject to change

 

ABOUT THE LPGA

The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla., the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 Members representing more than 30 countries. With a vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while the Symetra Tour, the official development and qualifying tour of the LPGA, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. Additionally, LPGA Professionals directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management.

The LPGA demonstrates its dedication to the development of the game through The LPGA Foundation. Since 1991, this charitable organization has been committed to empowering and supporting girls and women through developmental, humanitarian and golf community initiatives, including LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the LPGA Women’s Network and the LPGA Amateur Golf Association.

Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web via http://www.LPGA.com. Join the social conversation at http://www.facebook.com/lpga, http://www.twitter.com/lpga and http://www.youtube.com/lpgavideo, and on Instagram at @lpga_tour.

 

ABOUT NBC SPORTS GROUP’S GOLF DIVISION

NBC Sports Group’s GOLF division delivers multimedia golf content, technology and services. Anchored by GOLF Channel – co-founded by Arnold Palmer in 1995 – GOLF Channel content is available to nearly 500 million viewers in nine languages across more than 70 countries around the world. GOLF features more live coverage of the sport than all other U.S. networks combined, including global tournament action from the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, European Tour, NCAA, THE PLAYERS, The Open, Olympics, Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup, as well as high-quality news, instruction and original programming. Delivering unmatched coverage from the world of golf via GOLF Channel Digital, fans can access 24/7 live streaming through the NBC Sports app, as well as complementary coverage via PGA TOUR LIVE on NBC Sports Gold. In addition, NBC Sports connects the world to golf through a wide array of technology and lifestyle services, including: GolfNow, the world’s largest online tee-time marketplace; GOLF Business Solutions, solving business needs through leading technology, marketing and services; GolfPass, an all-in-one digital membership delivering comprehensive benefits tailored to the modern golfer’s lifestyle; and GOLF Advisor, the ultimate digital destination for the traveling golfer, featuring the largest number of user-generated golf course ratings and reviews in the industry. GOLF’s global reach originates from its world headquarters in Orlando, Fla., and extends to its international office in Belfast, Northern Ireland; regional offices across North America, Europe and Australia; and also includes collaborations with Sky Sports and serving as the Official Media Partner of St Andrews Links.

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PEACOCK PREMIUM TO STREAM ITS FIRST-EVER LIVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE SPORTING EVENT – ARSENAL V. MANCHESTER CITY – THIS SUNDAY AT 11:30 A.M. ET

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Live Exclusive Coverage of Arsenal v. Manchester City in Spanish Begins at 10:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, February 21 on Peacock Premium

 The Spanish-language Presentation Will be Led by Telemundo Deportes’ Commentator and Emmy Award-Winning Andres Cantor and Will Feature Special Pre/Post-Game Coverage

 NEW YORK, NY – February 16, 2021 – Peacock Premium will stream Premier League coverage in both Spanish and English for the first time when Arsenal face off against first-place Manchester City from Emirates Stadium in London this Sunday, February 21 at 11:30 a.m. Streamed exclusively on Peacock Premium, Telemundo Deportes will produce the game as well as pre- and post-game coverage.

Spanish-language coverage will kick off with Liga Premier Extra, Telemundo Deportes’ Emmy-nominated sports analysis show, at 10:30 a.m. ET hosted by Copan Alvarez and Carlos Hermosillo, followed by live pre-game coverage at 11a.m. ET with kickoff at 11:30 a.m. ET. The Arsenal v. Manchester City game will be called by six-time Emmy Award winning play by play commentator Andres Cantor with Manuel Sol serving as analyst. Copan Alvarez, Carlos Hermosillo, Andres Cantor and Manuel Sol will reunite for a 30-minute presentation of 3er Tiempo at 1:30 p.m. ET. English programming will start at 11 a.m. ET for pre-game followed by live coverage of the Arsenal v Manchester City game.

Peacock currently features live sports content from Premier League, US Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Rugby, Supercross, Skiing, and Snowboarding. Highlights of Peacock’s previous live sports offerings include a Sunday NFL Wild Card playoff game, U.S. Open golf, U.S. Women’s Open golf, and upcoming events include Olympics and Paralympics coverage. Peacock Originals available on demand include Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and In Deep with Ryan Lochte. Peacock offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another, as well as The Dan Patrick Show, PFT Live, and The Rich Eisen Show.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android™, Android TV™ devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation5, PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast™ TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

 

About Peacock
Peacock is NBCUniversal’s streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood’s biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal’s unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

 

About Telemundo Deportes

Telemundo Deportes (Telemundo Sports) is the U.S. leading sports brand and destination for the biggest and best global sports programming in Hispanic media. Home to two of the world’s most popular sporting events: the FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Olympic Games through 2032, Telemundo Deportes delivers a comprehensive roster of live and studio programming. Telemundo Deportes broadcasts the Premier League and in 2020 added the full NBC Sunday Night Football schedule, marking the first time that season-long coverage of the NFL’s Sunday Night schedule was available in Spanish-language in the U.S. Telemundo Deportes is also home to “Boxeo Telemundo,” the #1 boxing program in Spanish, among other recognized sports properties.

NHL OUTDOOR GAMES AT LAKE TAHOE PRESENTED THIS WEEKEND ON NBC

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DOC EMRICK – THE VOICE OF HOCKEY PREMIERES SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. ET BEFORE BRUINS-FLYERS

Lake Tahoe Matchups Feature Golden Knights-Avalanche at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday; Bruins-Flyers at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday

Wednesday Night Hockey – Original Six Matchup Between Blackhawks & Red Wings at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Tonight’s Coverage Features Islanders-Sabres at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN

U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Member Neal Henderson Interview with Anson Carter Available Now on Season Two of Hockey Culture

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 15, 2021 – NBC Sports presents the NHL Outdoor Games at Lake Tahoe this weekend on NBC, beginning with Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche facing Mark Stone and the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday at 3 p.m. ET, and Kevin Hayes and the Philadelphia Flyers against David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins in a clash between East Division leaders Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. Both games will take place on the 18th fairway of the Edgewood Tahoe Resort Golf Course.

NBC Sports is synonymous with NHL outdoor games, having co-founded the NHL Winter Classic and televised 11 NHL Stadium Series matchups. Since its inception in 2008, the NHL Winter Classic telecasts on NBC represent the most-watched single NHL game telecasts on record.

Mike Tirico will call both games this weekend alongside Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and Brian Boucher (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst). NBC Sports’ Rutledge Wood will serve as an on-site reporter in Lake Tahoe. It will mark Tirico’s outdoor NHL game play-by-play debut.

Prior to Sunday’s game, NBC Sports will show the premiere of Doc Emrick – The Voice of Hockey, Presented by Discover – detailing the illustrious career of U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member and eight-time Sports Emmy Award winner Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick – at 2 p.m. ET on NBC leading into coverage of Flyers-Bruins. Emrick announced his retirement late in 2020 following a 47-year career broadcasting professional hockey, including the last 15 as the lead play-by-play voice for NBC Sports’ NHL coverage. For more on the 60-minute documentary, click here.

NBCSN presents a doubleheader on Wednesday night, beginning with Wednesday Night Hockey between Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks against Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings at 7:30 p.m. ET. The nightcap features the league’s leading scorer Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers hosting Blake Wheeler and the Winnipeg Jets at 10 p.m. ET.

NBC Sports’ NHL coverage this week gets underway tonight with an East Division battle between Mathew Barzal and the New York Islanders and Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals host Alexis Lafreniere and the New York Rangers on Sunday evening culminating NBC Sports’ doubleheader of NHL action on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

This week continues NBC Sports’ presentation of Frozen February, a month-long celebration of hockey and digital and social content centering on the intersection of race and diversity in the sport as part of Black History Month.

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBC, NBCSN
  • Streaming – NBC Sports app and NBCSports.com
Date Coverage Commentators Time (ET) Network
Mon., February 15 NHL Live Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Ryan Callahan 6 p.m. NBCSN
  N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo Brendan Burke, Anson Carter 7 p.m. NBCSN
  NHL Overtime Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Ryan Callahan 9:45 p.m.* NBCSN
Tues., February 16 NHL Live Liam McHugh, Anson Carter, Ryan Callahan 6:30 p.m. NBCSN
  Washington at Pittsburgh^ John Forslund, Pierre McGuire 7 p.m. NBCSN
  NHL Overtime Liam McHugh, Anson Carter, Ryan Callahan 9:30 p.m.* NBCSN
Wed., February 17 NHL Live Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Anson Carter, Bob McKenzie 6:30 p.m. NBCSN
  Chicago vs. Detroit Mike Tirico, Eddie Olczyk 7:30 p.m. NBCSN
  Winnipeg vs. Edmonton Brendan Burke, Pierre McGuire 10 p.m. NBCSN
  NHL Overtime Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Anson Carter, Bob McKenzie 12:30 a.m.* NBCSN
Sat., February 20 Lake Tahoe: Vegas vs. Colorado Mike Tirico, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher, Rutledge Wood 3 p.m. NBC
Sun., February 21 Doc Emrick – The Voice of Hockey   2 p.m. NBC
  Lake Tahoe: Philadelphia vs. Boston Mike Tirico, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher, Rutledge Wood 3 p.m. NBC
  NHL Live Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Dominic Moore 6 p.m. NBCSN
  N.Y. Rangers vs. Washington^ John Forslund, Pierre McGuire 7 p.m. NBCSN
  NHL Overtime Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones, Dominic Moore 9:45 p.m.* NBCSN

*Immediately following game coverage

^Blacked out in local markets: Pittsburgh, Washington, New York City

Note: Detroit-Florida (Feb. 21) was postponed earlier in the season due to the NHL’s COVID protocols

HOCKEY CULTURE SEASON TWO

U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member Neal Henderson, the first black inductee in the Hall of Fame, joined NHL on NBC analyst Anson Carter for a conversation about his 40-plus years in grassroots work at the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club in the Washington D.C. area and the impact he has had on the youth game at the oldest minority hockey league in the country, on the latest episode of NBC Sports’ Hockey Culture.

The conversation is available now on Hockey Culture’s dedicated YouTube Channel and below are highlights:

Henderson on the power of the sport of hockey: “I use ice hockey as a key to education…what you have is the feeling of belonging to something that cared about you as much as you cared about it. I have people coming back to me, 40, 50, 60 years old, saying thanks for what you have done to lead me to where I am today.”

Henderson on his teachings to the youth at Fort Dupont: “People don’t mind helping people who are helping themselves. I’ve always said it’s better to get a hand up than a handout…always work for something and it will turn into something if you make it happen.”

Henderson on the inspiration he gets from his players: “I’ve got longevity so far (laughter)…it makes me feel a part of their life that I’ve been able to fulfill something they’ve wanted.”

OUR LINE STARTS

NHL on NBC analysts Anson Carter and Patrick Sharp joined Kathryn Tappen to discuss David Pastrnak’s impact on returning to the Boston Bruins, Auston Matthews’ hot start to the season for the Maple Leafs and an early look at potential candidates to win the Maurice Richard Trophy this season on the latest episode of NBC Sports’ NHL weekly podcast, Our Line Starts.

2020-21 REGULAR SEASON COVERAGE ON NBC SPORTS

NBC Sports is scheduled to present roughly 100 games featuring all 31 teams on NBC and NBCSN during the 2020-21 NHL regular-season, including a record 16 regular-season games on the NBC broadcast network. Click here for more info.

 

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PETER KING BREAKS DOWN SUPER BOWL LV & FIVE KEY PLAYS FROM TAMPA BAY’S VICTORY IN THIS WEEK’S “FMIA” COLUMN

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“The story of the Super Bowl champion this season is a story about America in COVID times… In the last 11 months, since the coronavirus began to ravage America, the Bucs did virtually everything right, and they learned not to complain.” – King on the Buccaneers

“I had to trust how he was gonna see certain things, what he was gonna do on certain concepts. And he had to trust that I’ll constantly keep putting him in position to have success.” – Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Byron Leftwich on Developing Trust with Tom Brady

“I would play very hard ball with (Deshaun) Watson till September, then see where the situation stands.” – King on the Texans

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 15, 2021 – Peter King discusses Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl LV victory and breaks down the five key plays that shaped it in this week’s edition of Football Morning in America, available now exclusively on NBCSports.com. King also speaks with Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen, and discusses the status of J.J. Watt, Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson.

Across NBC Sports, Peacock’s weekday block of programming from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET, which will provide extensive NFL coverage includes PFT Live featuring Mike Florio and Chris Simms live at 7 a.m. ET. Chris Simms Unbuttoned streams at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday-Friday. ProFootballTalk.com continues to provide the latest offseason news, and NBC Sports EDGE’s A Good Football Show and Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast continue their NFL discussion.

The following are highlights from this week’s edition of Football Morning in America:

SUPER BOWL LV

King on the Buccaneers & Super Bowl LV: “The story of the Super Bowl champion this season is a story about America in COVID times. In the past year, success in all walks of life has depended on reinventing oneself to do life differently…In the NFL, it wasn’t survival of a business or finding a family’s next meal, of course. It was just very different. In the last 11 months, since the coronavirus began to ravage America, the Bucs did virtually everything right, and they learned not to complain about the crap.”

Buccaneers TE Cameron Brate on QB Tom Brady’s influence: “We’ve had a lot of blowout losses since I’ve been here, but this year the difference was pretty amazing. Tom was never down. He had pretty good foresight. Even after these bad losses, he’d be encouraging us, like we weren’t that far away.”

Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich on the team’s late-season run: “We needed time. When two people meet each other, the first thing they say is, ‘Trust me.’ You gotta build trust. I understood that. We had to be around each other even though we liked each other, the friendship, it clicked off in the beginning, but we still had to build trust in each other. I had to trust how (Brady) was gonna see certain things, what he was gonna do on certain concepts. And he had to trust that I’ll constantly keep putting him in position to have success.”

Buccaneers QB coach Clyde Christensen on Brady’s Super Bowl LV: “It’s the 21st week of the season and Tom’s in his 21st year. The adjustment period was natural for a new quarterback with the offseason we had, but now he’s comfortable enough with everyone to go over everything they’re going to see in the game.”

King on Brady’s locker room speech before Super Bowl LV: “On Super Sunday, Brady talked to his team in the locker room for the first time all season. ‘Seize the opportunity!’ he said. ‘We win today and we’re champs for life!’”

KING’S FIVE PLAYS THAT SHAPED SUPER BOWL LV

King: “I would not call these five plays the most important of the game. The defensive vise-grip on Patrick Mahomes was gigantic…But for a new quarterback to learn a new team after 20 years in one place, and for four brand-new players to score every point in a Super Bowl upset when nothing was normal…that, to me, is truly extraordinary about the 2020 season and the Bucs winning Super Bowl LV. In a rout.”

Brady to (Antonio) Brown, stop route, KC up 3-0, 3:14 left, first quarter: “Classic Brady favorite. He torched the Atlanta secondary four years ago in the comeback Super Bowl win with stop routes…Brown caught it 16 yards past the line of scrimmage. Looked so easy. And it is – if you’ve practiced it a hundred times. Which very likely they had done.”

Brady to (Rob) Gronkowski, flat-screen route, KC up 3-0, 0:41 left, first quarter: “This is something I’d never seen – Gronk the tight end in fast motion, right to left, in front of the quarterback, in motion as a receiver and not as a seal-blocker cutting off the edge-rush…How many touchdowns in his tremendous career has Gronk done this – sprint motion, catch in the flat, score, without being touched? Well, never.”

Christensen on the play: “Byron (Leftwich) couldn’t wait to call this play. We were so sure it’d work.”

(Leonard) Fournette run, Tampa up 21-9, 7:45 left, third quarter: “Leftwich wouldn’t say what exactly he saw, but it’s likely that on Fournette runs to the right of center earlier in the game against certain Kansas City defensive looks, the Bucs would have a totally open second level. So if they blocked it right and opened a gap, Fournette would have an open field ahead. That’s exactly what happened, and that was the game.”

King on the Buccaneers defense & Brady: “Devin White said after the game he felt he was the best linebacker in football, and who’s disagreeing with him now? … Altogether, the Bucs’ youth all over the field will make them big factors so long as they have a quarterback to keep the offense humming. After seeing Brady in this Super Bowl, you’ve got to figure he’s got two years left in Tampa. Maybe more.”

UPDATES ON 11

King on J.J. Watt: “The Texans, even if it took some coaxing from Watt, did the right thing on Friday, letting him go five weeks before free-agency begins, so Watt can choose his next team…This is the guy you stick out your right hand, shake his hand, and say, ‘Thank you, J.J., for everything. This franchise and this city can never repay you for the player and humanitarian you’ve been.’”

King on potential landing spots for Watt: “If I had to guess the teams that would be most interested, I’d say Buffalo, Cleveland, Kansas City, Tennessee, Indianapolis and Green Bay. This move would not really be in Packer tradition, though they did sign Charles Woodson at 30 and he had seven good years there. We’ll see.”

King on Texans QB Deshaun Watson: “Owner Cal McNair told me Friday that Watson is a Texan and he fully intends to keep him in Houston. Which is exactly what he should say, because I wouldn’t think of trading Watson until I got a very good to great quarterback plus either three high first-round picks or a Sam Darnold-type plus four ones in return. To be clear, I would play very hard ball with Watson till September, then see where the situation stands.”

King on Seahawks QB Russell Wilson: “I know Russell Wilson, who normally wouldn’t say crap if he had a mouthful, and to hear these sideways jabs at how the team is run means to me he’s unhappy…He’s probably not happy with coach Pete Carroll, who has ultimate authority with the franchise’s football decisions, or with GM John Schneider, both for not building a better offensive line and not listening more to him about the direction of the franchise.”

King on Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer hiring Chris Doyle: “Imagine thinking you can hire Chris Doyle in the NFL when he couldn’t even work in Iowa City…It’s crazy to think Meyer didn’t think something like this would be a factor when free agents are picking future employment. Meyer needs someone to be his conscience. It’s clear he doesn’t have one on the staff now.”

King on voting for Tom Brady as Super Bowl LV MVP: “If someone picked Devin White or Shaq Barrett or one of the other defensive linemen, I wouldn’t have thought it was a bad pick…Late in the fourth quarter, when I had to submit my ballot, I saw that Brady was going to win his seventh Super Bowl at age 43, with the highest passer-rating (125.8) of his 10-Super Bowl career.”

Former QB Rich Gannon to King on the passing of Marty Schottenheimer: “I loved playing for him. He could coach every position. He could tell the left tackle about hand placement in pass-pro, and he could tell the corners about their footwork and technique…Every day, Marty would tell us at the start of the meeting the roster moves, who’s coming, who’s going. He says, I cut so-and-so. We got a punt blocked, and I asked him about it, and he lied to me about it. Men, don’t EVER lie to me.”

NEWS & NOTES

King on the passing of journalist Terez Paylor: “The saddest thing about Terez’s death is the work over the next 25 or 30 years we won’t get to see, the young journalists who won’t get to be influenced by him, the knowledge we won’t glean because his voice won’t be there. The loss is magnified because we need Black voices in our white-dominated football world, and I know for sure he would have been one for the ages. Regardless of color, Terez Paylor was on his way to greatness, period… I wish Terez Paylor had 37 more years to influence our world. But it can’t be. So let his beacon shine for what he’s done. It’s so much already.”

King on the Patriots: “I think I’d trade for Marcus Mariota if I were the Patriots.”

King on former WR Chris Hogan joining the Premier Lacrosse League: “Good for him. Great for him. I don’t know Hogan well, but those who do said his heart was always in another game. He’s competed and won on the highest level of football, and now I hope he’ll be able to do the same in lacrosse.”

King on Buccaneers GM Jason Licht: “I think you want to go to Vegas, and right now, with Jason Licht. He’s been rolling personnel sevens for 11 months. He’s on an amazing run of drafting – his six leading DBs all are 24 or younger, all selected in the last three years, including Antoine Winfield in last year’s second round. The Tampa Bay GM has a smart staff and trusts his scouts and executives implicitly.”

Read the full FMIA column here and catch the weekly Peter King Podcast here.

The following are additional highlights of NBC Sports’ NFL coverage:

    • PFT Live with NBC Sports’ Mike Florio and Chris Simms streams live on Peacock from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. ET on weekdays, followed by The Dan Patrick Show at 9 a.m. ET, The Rich Eisen Show at Noon ET, Brother From Another at 3 p.m. ET, PFT PM at 5 p.m. ET. At 6 p.m. ET, Safety Blitz streams on Monday and Chris Simms Unbuttoned stream Tuesday-Friday.
    • com continues to provide the latest news and updates.
    • The Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast and NBC Sports EDGE’s A Good Football Show continue the NFL discussion.

 

A new “Football Morning in America” posts every Monday morning exclusively on NBCSports.com through the NFL season. It was announced in May 2019 that King signed an exclusive agreement with NBC Sports Group that included writing a weekly Monday morning NFL column for NBCSports.com; making regular appearances on PFT Live with Mike Florio; and continuing to contribute to Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports.

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